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    Taj Mahal

    3.9 (83 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Desserts, Seafood

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Butter Chicken and Aloo Mutter
    Jenny T.

    My partner and I were looking for Indian food in Fredrick and stumbled upon this place. We came here for dinner on a Thursday night around 7 and the staff were attentive and quick. When we walked in, it was pretty empty except one other group dining in, but as it got later, more people trickled in. We got the butter chicken, aloo mutter, and garlic naan. The butter chicken was delicious and had a good amount of chicken thigh pieces in it. The aloo mutter had a slight kick to it that paired perfectly with the garlic naan. The portions were generous and we had half of the butter chicken and aloo mutter to take home. I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

    Kalpesh K.

    Was passing through so grabbed dinner here. Ordered a Taj Mahal beer, the pani puri & the lamb Vindaloo. Pani puri wasn't good, very plain tasting. The lamb Vindaloo was good and they got the spice level right that I asked for. It was Tuesday evening 8.20pm ish, they weren't busy and service was a little slow. Besides that the waiter did great getting everything I asked for. Lots of indoor seating.

    Buffet area
    Julie K.

    I would definitely recommend you come here for a buffet option! Not the cheapest but good quality. Great array of Indian food choices. More than three dishes for vegetarians and dishes with meats. There's also really bomb pani puri. Also had dessert to wash it all down! The rice was a bit crunchy in some parts and were small amounts but all in all I enjoyed my food and ate so well. I was so so happy!! Very yummy:)

    Jennifer R.

    Taj Mahal is located at the old Frederick Town Mall. There's plenty of parking and the decor is Indian themed with old wooden bar at the front entrance as you walk into the building. I went during lunch, so they were serving the lunch buffet. There was not a hostess to greet us, but there was plenty of seating and it's a pretty large space. There are white table cloths and silverware prepared at each table before you arrive. The lunch buffet has a large selection of goat curry, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, potatoes, fried fritters, naan, yogurt and cilantro based dips. There are plenty of vegetarian options as well. Most of the dishes that I was able to try were delicious and flavorful. The owner was friendly and asked if we needed anything during our meal. Since it was a buffet, the waitress would clear our plates the few times we would get up to fix ourselves another plate, so they were attentive. It's a great place for lunch since there was not a wait time to be seated or served. I highly recommend to try Taj Mahal if you're ever in the mood for Indian food.

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    We came for a Saturday afternoon buffet, and were very surprised at the huge selection. The most important thing was the food!!!! Extremely diverse selections, with an incredibly talented chef.

    Samosa Chat
    Frank N.

    Hey! Welcome to Frederick, Taj Mahal! We needed you! Sorry I didn't come in earlier, I was busy. Your Samosa Chat starter was great! Just the right amount of Chick Peas and Tamarind and Mint sauce. Yummy. When I ordered my Chicken Saag spicy, you certainly delivered! For me, it was on the cusp of being too hot. That's just how I like it. The non-spicy spices were very aromatic. Your Garlic Naan came out crispy and delicious. Next time I'll order two. I didn't leave room for dessert. Save me some Gulab Jamun for next time. Thanks. Sorry about the other reviewer that left you Two Stars because your INDIAN food was too SPICY, even though he admitted he had a bland pallet, yet ordered medium spicy. Weird. You deserve better than that.

    We drove quite a distance to come here based on the reviews, and ended up being disappointed. The food was dry and lukewarm, and they did not honor the drink price on their website. The menu posted states drinks are included with the buffet. When asked about it, the waiter stated that was an outdated menu and gave no apologies for misrepresenting their prices. Will not be back. There are much better Indian buffets in Germantown.

    Pani Puri
    Ashley H.

    There wasn't many customers when I walked in, but I was greeted instantly by my server. I got the Pani Puri as an appetizer and the Chicken Korma as my entree. It was my first time trying both dishes. The Pani Puri had a lot of flavors and you're supposed to put the mint chutney in the pocket of the dish. Now personally, I'm not a fan of cilantro, but the subtleness of it in this dish made me enjoy it (which is really rare). The Chicken Korma was extremely good, the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend getting this dish. The rice was okay. The garlic naan was pretty good. The service was good as well and the music was nice to listen to. Try this place out and get the Chicken Korma!

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    Friendly service and authentic food, butter chicken is about as good as you can get it.

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    3 years ago

    Love this place! The garlic naan and the chicken tiki masala are my favorite! Would recommend everyone to come try this place!

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    Andy was a great host server snd bartender all in one since they were short staffed - he did s great job and was very personable and helpful

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    6 years ago

    Ordered chicken biryani and saag paneer for takeout 3 weeks ago. It was good . Definitely recommend the Biriyani

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    Excellent place for delicious Indian food. Their buffet has a big range of items. Loved it.

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    Subpar food at best and lousy service. Food was not authentic and tasted like it was made in batches.

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    Not happy. Still waiting more than an hour for our take out order. Our first visit. Won't be coming back anytime soon.

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    Soothing background music, great food presented nicely, attentive service, excellent prices. We'll be back soon!

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    Quite a surprising place…read more We didn't know Frederick offered good Indian cuisine, but once we tried this place we loved the buffet over our usual regular down closer to DC. The chicken is tender and soft. The interior is dimly lit and more soothing. The staff is attentive and plentiful. There are several people constantly walking around that can help you. The choices on the buffet has a good variety and they have name plates that tell you if it is vegetarian or not. I enjoyed my experience here and plan to come back here.

    Easter Sunday lunch buffet was $30/person but you can alternatively order from the regular menu…read more We were greeted and seated right away. The hara bhara appetizer was a large portion and came with chana masala. The malai kofta was fresh, tasty, hot, and a good portion for the price. The paneer makhani was also a great dish with a delicious creamy sauce and also hot and fresh. Each came with a bowl of white basmati rice. We asked for spicy and medium spicy but both were fairly UN-spicy. They told me they don't have chicken tikka masala as white meat, which is how it's supposed to be prepared, and it's only available bone-in. All of their chicken dishes are dark meat, which is not the Indian way, but they're likely catering to non-South Asians who prefer thigh or leg. The service was intermittent, and our main server disappeared and never came back after taking our order. They took some time refilling water glasses or even checking in on our needs so some improvement could be had. Restaurant clientele was about 10% South Asian, 90% not. The ambiance was pleasant. Payment system is via Toast. There is patio dining.

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    This place states it operates as a takeout (there are a couple of tables inside, but no service or…read moreamenities to speak of). They offer Indian with a bit of Indo-Chinese cuisine, but I stuck with straight Indian on this occasion. Upon opening my takeout bag, I was greeted by a fully flavored channa masala, a mouthwatering naan with grated chili, and a heck of a lot of flash-fried spinach. It was plenty of food for the money, interesting, and delicious. A little on the salty side, and frankly the spinach wore on me by the end and it would have been better shared or saved for longer than I had. The menu wasn't hugely broad, but they got the basics right.

    Excellent food!! Don't sleep on this place!! I will be ordering from here again. The concept of…read moreIndo-Chinese cuisine was new to me and it did not disappoint. The samosas were crispy and full with filling and the sauces were delicious. The coconut curry was fantastic, but I didn't realize it came with a side of rice, so I ordered another side of rice. The description of the entree could've been clearer in that sense. The crispy garlic cauliflower wasn't exactly crispy, but it was delicious and might've been due to the delivery time. The rosemary garlic naan was incredible. I wouldn't order from here again without ordering the naan! I ordered delivery with Grubhub and it was very fast. I'm unsure about the vibes at the actual restaurant, but I'm sincerely doubting it's a sit down establishment based on other reviews and knowing the small strip mall set up where it's located.

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